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SB 2015

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of corrections and rehabilitation; to authorize a line of credit; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an exemption.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

SB 2015 appropriates funds to North Dakota's corrections department and authorizes a line of credit for operational expenses while directing a legislative study on corrections issues.

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/12
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Bill Summary · SB 2015

Legislative bill overview

SB 2015 appropriates state funding for North Dakota's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation operations and authorizes the department to establish a line of credit for expenses. The bill includes legislative intent statements, reporting requirements, and directs a legislative management study on unspecified topics related to corrections.

Why is this important

This is a budget bill that directly funds the state's prison system, jail operations, and rehabilitation programs. The authorization of a line of credit allows the department flexibility to manage cash flow between budget cycles, which is critical for continuous operations of detention facilities and inmate services.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in bill text: The summary provided contains minimal detail about specific funding amounts, programs targeted, or what the legislative management study will examine, making it difficult to assess priorities or potential waste
  • Line of credit parameters unclear: The bill authorizes borrowing authority without publicly available details on limits, interest rates, or repayment terms, which raises fiscal accountability questions
  • Vague legislative intent: The statement of intent and exemption details are not specified in available materials, making it unclear what policy changes or special provisions are embedded in the legislation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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